(by extension) The alleged cure for all ailments; cure-all, panacea.
Used in a Sentence
elixirs
Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for elixirs.
Editorial note
Measuring longitude is exactly the sort of thing a cash prize helps with, elixirs of life already have such strong incentives attached that you might as well just award a nice cake and a balloon saying "Well Done".
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Quick take
(by extension) The alleged cure for all ailments; cure-all, panacea.
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of elixirs gathered in one view.
(alchemy) A substance or liquid which is believed to cure all ills and give eternal life.
(alchemy) A liquid which converts lead to gold.
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for elixirs.
noun
(by extension) The alleged cure for all ailments; cure-all, panacea.
noun
(alchemy) A substance or liquid which is believed to cure all ills and give eternal life.
noun
(alchemy) A liquid which converts lead to gold.
noun
(pharmacy) A sweet flavored liquid (usually containing a small amount of alcohol) used in compounding medicines to be taken by mouth in order to mask an unpleasant taste.
Example sentences
Measuring longitude is exactly the sort of thing a cash prize helps with, elixirs of life already have such strong incentives attached that you might as well just award a nice cake and a balloon saying "Well Done".
Quote examples
Measuring longitude is exactly the sort of thing a cash prize helps with, elixirs of life already have such strong incentives attached that you might as well just award a nice cake and a balloon saying "Well Done".
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use elixirs in a sentence?
Measuring longitude is exactly the sort of thing a cash prize helps with, elixirs of life already have such strong incentives attached that you might as well just award a nice cake and a balloon saying "Well Done".
What does elixirs mean?
(by extension) The alleged cure for all ailments; cure-all, panacea.
What part of speech is elixirs?
elixirs is commonly used as noun.